The Importance of “Personal Story”
The Importance of “Personal Story” Julie McGue Author I was in the hot seat. Three chapters of my memoir were up for peer critique before a writer’s group I joined. To help the discussion, I’d sent along a synopsis of the work, an outline of the...
The Nursing Fawn
The Nursing Fawn Julie McGue Author Duneland Beach Road is an old Potawatomi Indian path drenched with asphalt. Crumbly patches mar its surface, caused in part by harsh winter storms and the sandy dune, which is its foundation. The road begins as an exit off...
The Three Things All Adoptees Wonder About
The Three Things All Adoptees Wonder About Julie McGue Author The decision to look for my biological relatives was driven by suspicious mammograms and a biopsy at 48. Besides the need for medical history, that frightening scenario became the impetus for acting...
Do Not Roll With Lid Open
Do Not Roll With Lid Open Julie McGue Author I’m writing this to save you from harm, injury and a trip to the ER. There are warnings and instructions embossed onto the lids of the large garbage and recycling containers that municipalities mandate for their...
Touched By Adoption Blog
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- More or Less April 15, 2026What do you crave more or less of? The post More or Less appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- The Adoptee’s Guide to Healing, Wholeness & Growth with Lynda Monk April 1, 2026Books That Saves Lives is publishing a guided journal that will heal lives. The post The Adoptee’s Guide to Healing, Wholeness & Growth with Lynda Monk appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- Book Festivals Keep Stories Alive March 18, 2026A single story shared with honesty can change a heart. The post Book Festivals Keep Stories Alive appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- Sleepless in the Suburbs March 4, 2026When bedtime becomes a family legacy… The post Sleepless in the Suburbs appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- The Loose Ends of Love and Service February 18, 2026Navigating bureaucracy and grief while uncovering the quiet heroism of my late husband. The post The Loose Ends of Love and Service appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- One Cake, Two Candles February 11, 2026Birthdays, childhood echoes, and the lifelong joy of twins. The post One Cake, Two Candles appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- A Twin Thing: On Twin Loss, Twin Love, and the Bonds that Shape Us January 14, 2026Twins share more than a lifetime. Sometimes, they share the leaving, too. The post A Twin Thing: On Twin Loss, Twin Love, and the Bonds that Shape Us appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- Poached Eggs January 14, 2026When I made poached eggs the other day, I got more than I bargained for. The post Poached Eggs appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
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